UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2017
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Connecticut | 001-07698 | 06-0236700 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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55 Walls Drive, Fairfield, Connecticut |
06824 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 254-6060
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On July 25, 2017, Acme United Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated July 25, 2017. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ACME UNITED CORPORATION | ||
| By | /s/ Walter C. Johnsen | |
| Walter C. Johnsen | ||
| Chairman and | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Dated: July 25, 2017 | ||
| By | /s/ Paul G. Driscoll | |
| Paul G. Driscoll | ||
| Vice President and | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
| Dated: July 25, 2017 | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated July 25, 2017. |
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